Author: Sobel David
Publisher: Orion Society
Keywords: nature, literacy, series, vol, education, heart, ecophobia, reclaiming
Number of Pages: 45
Published: 1999-02-15
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0913098507
ISBN-13: 9780913098509

Beyond Ecophobia speaks to teachers, parents, and others interested in nurturing in children the ability to understand and care for nature. This expanded version of one of Orion Magazine’s most popular articles includes descriptions of developmentally appropriate environmental education activities and a list of related children’s books.

Author: David Sobel
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Keywords: nature, childhood
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2008-04-30
List price: $17.50
ISBN-10: 157110741X
ISBN-13: 9781571107411

Public discussions of global climate change and other threats to the planet are making children more aware of environmental issues. As increasing numbers of kids come to school wishing to take action, educators want to know how to teach in a way that fosters a love of nature and an understanding of the complexity and seriousness of these issues.In Childhood and Nature, noted educator David Sobel makes the case that meaningful connections with the natural world don’t begin in the rainforest or arctic, but in our own backyards and communities. Based on his observations of recurrent play th

Authors:Robert E. Ornstein, M.D. David Sobel,
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Keywords: pleasures, healthy
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 1990-01-22
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 020152385X
ISBN-13: 9780201523850

Addresses the view that what pleases us, such as a wonderful view, beautiful music, and delicious food, cam also improve our health.

Authors:Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., David Sobel,
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Keywords: house, kennedy, john, days, thousand
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1579124496
ISBN-13: 9781579124496

Written by one of our foremost historians and published in 1965, A Thousand Days is still considered the most complete and definitive portrait of John F. Kennedy and his administration. Handpicked by Kennedy to serve as special assistant to the president, historian and Harvard professor Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. witnessed firsthand the politics and personalities that influenced some of the most important and dramatic events in modern history. The hundreds of photographs and documents included here have been gleaned from such sources as the John F. Kennedy Library, the Library of Congress, th

Author: Syl Sobel
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: constitution
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 2001-05-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 0764117076
ISBN-13: 9780764117077

All elementary school students learn about the history of the U.S. Constitution when they first begin social studies. This book is different. It tells boys and girls about the great American document itself--explaining exactly what the Constitution does, as well as how it affects and protects people today. Kids discover how the Constitution provides for the federal government’s three branches--legislative, executive, and judicial. Then they see how it gives all citizens many rights, including the right to vote, to enjoy freedom of speech and the press, to worship--or not worship--accordi

Author: Syl Sobel
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: facts, cool, elections, presidential
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 2001-09-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 0764118943
ISBN-13: 9780764118944

Much that we all thought we knew about U.S. presidential elections went out the window with the historic Bush-Gore campaign of 2000. But that wasn’t the only unusual election in United States history—merely a recent and surprising contest. The previous edition of Syl Sobel’s Presidential Elections was a great introduction to past presidential campaigns for kids. The updated edition is even better! Young readers will find all kinds of interesting facts for their history and social studies classes as they learn—Who can run for president? ... Who can vote? ... What is th

Author: Robert Sobel
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade
Keywords: wealth, throughout, ages, money, story, incredible, pursuit
Number of Pages: 347
Published: 1999-12-27
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0070596131
ISBN-13: 9780070596139

An epic saga that recounts the turbulent history of money. The Pursuit of Wealth is a fascinating 5,000 year journey through the evolution of money and investing. From risk versus return in Mesopotamia through today’s rough-and-tumble, high-stakes stock markets, this behind-the-scenes tale will intrigue both financial historians and history-minded investors alike. Barron’s columnist Robert Sobel weaves a richly textured tale of risk and the never ending quest for wealth since the dawn of man. The Pursuit of Wealth - filled with gripping stories, tales of war, and legacies of gre